Quote by Groucho Marx

I find television very educational. Every time someone switches it on I go into another room and read a good book.

I find television very educational. Every time someone switc

Summary

This humorous quote by comedian Groucho Marx highlights a criticism of television as a form of entertainment that lacks educational value. Groucho implies that he finds more intellectual enrichment from reading books rather than watching television. The quote encourages the idea that engaging with literature can be more intellectually stimulating and rewarding than the passive consumption of television content. It playfully encourages the pursuit of knowledge through reading, contrasting it with the potentially mind-numbing nature of television.

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By Groucho Marx

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